1978 Avanti Avanti vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 730 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Avanti Avanti | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
| Model | Avanti | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 6568 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
